monitor

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Pronunciation

/ˈmɒnɪtə/(MON-i-ter)

Part of speech

verb / nounneutral

Chinese

监控;监测(动);监视器(名)(持续观察某事物的状态或变化)

Definition

(verb) To observe and check something regularly over a period of time. (noun) A device for observing, checking, or keeping a record.

Word family

  • monitoring/ˈmɒnɪtərɪŋ/(n)监测;监控
  • monitor/ˈmɒnɪtə/(n)监视设备;班长

Collocations

  • monitor progress
  • monitor performance
  • closely monitor
  • monitor conditions
  • under constant monitoring
  • monitor for signs of

Examples

  1. 1.The patient's heart rate and blood pressure were monitored continuously throughout the procedure.
  2. 2.We monitor the system 24/7 to detect any unusual activity or performance degradation.

Synonyms

  • track/træk/follow the progress of
  • observe/əbˈzɜːv/watch carefully
  • oversee/ˌəʊvəˈsiː/supervise; watch over

Etymology

from Latin "monitor" = one who reminds or warns, from "monere" (to warn)